• Only goal difference separates the two sides in Allsvenskan

• Djurgården have won two of their last three following the summer break

• Häcken have one of the highest total average goals per game in the league with 3.1

BK Häcken have, after some erratic form, found a bit of stability of late, avoiding defeat in their last three Allsvenskan games, while registering a win and a draw in Europe. This puts them on a five-game unbeaten streak, becoming more solid defensively with better availability in the squad.

Djurgården’s season has been a disappointing one overall, the one bright spot being their deep run in the UEFA Conference League. Domestically, they have struggled from the get-go, although the recent run of two wins in three games since the restart is a small uptick in form.

Häcken are considered underdogs by the bookies, priced at 3.0 for the win, while an away victory gives 2.0 in odds. We can expect a goals-rich encounter, with over 2.5 goals at 1.65 and the unders sitting at 2.2.

🟡 Häcken Have Found Some Stability

Häcken have had a whole host of issues this season, both defensively and in attack, mostly stemming from most of their regular starting 11 being absent due to injury. From two goalkeepers being unavailable for months, to a whole defensive line missing for numerous games, it has been difficult for manager Jens Gustafsson to find any sort of consistency. 

In the last couple of games, they have managed to field some of their more regular starters, rather than a number of academy prospects with little to no first-team experience. Häcken have now only conceded once in their last three Allsvenskan games, with the last two league games being against Halmstad, resulting in a 4-1 win and, most recently, a 0-0 draw, in a game which deserved a couple of goals. The two teams combining for 3.53 xG, Häcken had 22 shots to Halmstad’s nine and deserved more out of the game, controlling possession (68% – 32%), but failing to break the deadlock. 

They were quietly impressive against Anderlecht in Europe in midweek, too, ultimately losing 1-0 away from home, despite being huge underdogs, and standing a decent chance of qualification back on home soil.

While Häcken have tightened up defensively, they have still conceded the most goals of any team in the top ten (25) in Allsvenskan, with the xGA to back it up (22.3). They will need to keep improving to solidify their top half position.

🔵 Djurgården Better, But Lacking Incision

Djurgården have, after recovering their fitness levels during the summer break following a draining deep European run, managed to secure two wins in three, beating Elfsborg and Degerfors 1-0 and 5-1 respectively, but also losing needlessly and undeservedly to Värnamo. The Elfsborg performance last weekend was however encouraging, taking control of the game, scoring early and not giving Elfsborg a way back into the game (1.84 – 1.19 xG). 

It leaves Djurgården in 9th, just outside the top half, with a chance to bypass this week’s opponents, Häcken, who are level on 22 points, with a win. A top three finish resulting in European qualification seems all but impossible, but with improved attacking impetus and a solid defence, they can push to end up in the top five. 

August Priske seems to be the answer to the number nine woes of late, after a hole left by Deniz Hummet in between seasons. Priske has now scored three in his last three, taking the season tally up to five. Tokmac Nguen looks reborn, and new signing Mikael Anderson was lively in his first start last week.

Captain Jacob Une is suspended here, meaning the central defensive pairing is likely to consist of Marcus Danielson and Miro Tenho, the latter being a hugely reliable deputy.

📊 Häcken v Djurgården H2H

When Häcken and Djurgården faced off against each other in late May, we saw an even encounter ending in a stalemate, with the final score 1-1. It was a just result, each team having 12 shots and three big chances, with Häcken winning the xG battle 1.28 to 1.04. Both teams have improved since then and have recovered several injured players - we can see a more exciting encounter here.

We have often seen high-scoring games in the head-to-heads, averaging 3.4 goals per game in total in the last five. In that stretch, two Djurgården wins, one Häcken win and a draw have taken place. In 2024 and 2025, both teams have scored across three matches.

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